Swayamvaram is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language drama film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles were played by Thikkuris
Theatrical release poster
Malayalam cinema is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to films produced primarily in the Malayalam language, with its principal base in the Indian state of Kerala. It encompasses mainstream and ind
Swayamvaram (1972 film)
…financed the film when Chitralekha provided the rest. The film received widespread critical acclaim. It pioneered the new wave cinema movement in Malayalam cinema and became one of the first Malayalam films to use synchronised sound and outdoor locales. The film also became the first Indian film to use sound as…
A scene from Vigathakumaran, the first Malayalam feature film
PK Rosy, the first actress of Malayalam movie industry
Adoor Gopalakrishnan is one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema.